World leaders dial in as New Zealand hosts special APEC meeting on pandemic
U.S. President Joe Biden, Russia's Vladimir Putin, China's Xi Jinping and other world leaders meet virtually on Friday for the Asia-Pacific trade group APEC,...
Fiji, the World Bank and debt
By Samantha Magick
When Fiji’s Minister for Economy delivers his budget address this evening many eyes will be on figures around the country’s debt-to...
Tough task preventing ‘dirty cash: PNG Economist
It is difficult to prevent and control money laundering activities in the country as a range of techniques up to sophisticated ones are used,...
Citizenship for sale: fugitives, politicians and disgraced businesspeople buying Vanuatu passports
By Euan Ward
A controversial “golden passports” scheme run by the Pacific nation of Vanuatu saw more than 2,000 people, including a slew of...
Flying Fijians second test against All Blacks: A standpoint from Coach Cotter
Flying Fijians head coach Vern Cotter is impressed with the work rate the team displayed last Saturday, plans are being mapped out strategy wise,...
UBS made $81m in ‘excessive’ profits from PNG loan
UBS made $81 million (US$60 million) in excessive profits from an overly complex loan to Papua New Guinea, while the investment bank failed to...
Hospitalisation and deaths, more concerning than daily spikes: Fiji Health Ministry
As Fijians reel from news of 1,120 new infections, Fijian Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama maintains that adherence to the Health Ministry’s advice is the...
Indonesia passes new Papua autonomy law
Indonesia's parliament has ratified a new autonomy law for Papua aimed at boosting development in its poorest region, sparking protests from activists who warned...
Samoa Caretaker PM files complaint against FAST leader
Samoa caretaker Prime Minister Tuilaepa Dr Sailele Malielegaoi has filed a complaint against the leader of Fa’atuatua I le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST)...
‘Early stages’ of COVID third wave, amid Delta surge: WHO chief
The Delta variant’s spread, along with increased social mobility and the inconsistent use of proven public health measures, is driving an increase in both...
Latest article
Civil Society demands permanent seat at Pacific decision-making table
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific civil society organisations are demanding their participation in regional decision-making be formally institutionalised, saying they should no longer...
Forum Leaders face major decisions on Regional Architecture, Security and Partnerships
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders will next week consider major decisions on regional architecture, political leadership, security, partnerships and regional...
‘Our Ocean story is the Pacific story’: Dr Manoni calls on media to drive...
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Ocean Commissioner Dr Filimon Manoni has called on Pacific journalists to strengthen ocean reporting, saying the future of...